Time Quote by Charles Stross

We have experienced the truth of this prophecy, for England has become the habitation of outsiders and the dominion of foreigners. Today, no Englishman…

— William of Malmesbury

“could never doubt that our fathers did a noble, glorious, and Christian deed in throwing off the yoke of Britain, and proclaiming a new…

— E. E. (Ezra Eastman) Adams

“the English Crown and People, from a congress of British subjects in America: which, strange to relate, have proved more important to the human”

— Charles Dickens

It has been said that the people of this country are deeply interested in the humanitarian and philanthropic considerations involved in [the Eastern Question].…

— Benjamin Disraeli

We need to provide leadership, stability and confidence to the British people. We cannot indulge in parochial or nativist fantasies.

— Suella Braverman

“this very year last past (supernaturally deficient in originality) rapped out theirs. Mere messages in the earthly order of events had lately come to…

— Charles Dickens

It is not given to us to peer into the mysteries of the future. Still, I avow my hope and faith, sure and inviolate,…

— Winston Churchill

“the British Empire now stood at the very apex of modern civilization, and that it was the special burden of this empire to spread…

— Scott Anderson

“But nevertheless, what remains - very broadly diffused through the modern British consciousness - is a warmish afterglow generated by a sense that Britain's…

— Stephen Green

“Elizabeth has told me many times that if she should become queen, it is her dearest wish that no Englishman should lose his life…

— Ken Follett

So the nature required to make a really noble Guardian of our commonwealth will be swift and strong, spirited, and philosophic.

— Plato

“We have to be more royal than royalty itself or nobody will believe us.”

— Philippa Gregory